Article: Where Will Miguel Sano Play?

[70charger]

Its definately a concern for me, I mean at some point with-in the next 2-3 years he'll have to change his diet.

Because when you hit you're mid or upper 20's you're metabolism starts to slow down and then again when ur in ur low 30's a significant amount.

 

Yeah, that's why I do lots of 'roids.

 

No, wait. Wait. ...That's why I'm fat.

[TheLeviathan]

Can Sano play his way back into shape and get his timing back at AAA for a bit and play some third there for awhile before we move him?  

 

I'm also genuninely curious, the reports of bad defense or that he's unplayable at third.  Where are these coming from?  Who are they and what have they said?  

 

I see a quote from his manager saying he might stick, why are a bunch of people acting like he's already been declared incapable of the position?

[Sanjay Wolowitz]

Is there some sort of rule or reason Mauer can't play 3B

 

 

Yes.  There's this Miguel Sano kid that looks pretty promising at 3B.

[twinsfan34]

Miguel Sano....charging in and barehanded a play at 3B to get a VERY FAST David Lough of the Orioles...

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/v42494983/balmin-sano-makes-a-fine-barehanded-play/?affiliateId=clubMEGAMENU

[Richie the Rally Goat]

Miguel Sano....charging in and barehanded a play at 3B to get a VERY FAST David Lough of the Orioles...

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/v42494983/balmin-sano-makes-a-fine-barehanded-play/?affiliateId=clubMEGAMENU

man is that awesome! And the play by play from MLB network. Stunning! Makes me really happy they don't carry regular season, but man I hope Sano sticks at 3rd. To have the stick to go with good enough up to excellent 3rdbase fielding, dang

[jimmer]

man is that awesome! And the play by play from MLB network. Stunning! Makes me really happy they don't carry regular season, but man I hope Sano sticks at 3rd. To have the stick to go with good enough up to excellent 3rdbase fielding, dang

It was an impressive play!  Loved it! Then there was the ball hit right to him that he booted and then threw away.  Should have been charged two errors on that one attempt, but was only charged one.

[Richie the Rally Goat]

It was an impressive play!  Loved it! Then there was the ball hit right to him that he booted and then threw away.  Should have been charged two errors on that one attempt, but was only charged one.

hes 21 and has been playing 3rd for 2 years, you'll have that. Inconsistency is the bane of youth.

[jimmer]

hes 21 and has been playing 3rd for 2 years, you'll have that. Inconsistency is the bane of youth.

Couldn't agree more.  Wasn't bashing him, just agreeing he made a great play and then a bad one.  We SHOULD talk about all of them, right, especially on a thread dedicated to wondering where he will play?

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Great link, great play. Where will Sano play? He will play third base.

 

Nice that Molly could turn around Plouffe's defensive game. We sat through full seasons of Plouffe and Valencia playing pretty bad baseball at third. Sano couldn't be any worse than those guys were. Plouffe is a decent player now and should have some value to some teams. He should be dealt ASAP. If Sano has a nice spring then put Sano on 3B on Day 1 and if he struggles or is a little too squirrelly and you need to send him down, then send him down. This ain't rocket science.

 

Also that might be as hard as a third baseman had ever thrown a baseball. Mauer is probably still soaking his hand in ice as we speak........

[jimmer]

I think we should also give some credit to Plouffe for turning his defense around.  He probably deserves the most credit. He's been working hard at it even before Molitor joined the coaching staff.

Edited March 9, 2015 by jimmer

[AlwaysinModeration]

That was a bullet. Looks like his elbow is recovered.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

I think he should also give some credit to Plouffe for turning his defense around.  He probably deserves the most credit. He's been working hard at it even before Molitor joined the coaching staff.

Absolutely. It starts with the player and Plouffe gets credit for wanting to be a better player. Which goes back to Sano joking about his diet. If Sano comes to the majors and for some reason doesn't take it seriously or is a distraction, Ryan is justified in sending him back to Rochester. But I hate to think the Twins are planning to invoke some long ago discredited wisdom about prospect development clocks, or that Sano will need to play a full season in the minors "to see how his elbow holds up" or something like that. It feels like other teams don't go by those old unwritten rules much anymore. Of course this is just the fan in me talking. Bring up Sano!

[diehardtwinsfan]

Other than an injury to Vargas, Pouffe, or Mauer, I'm not expecting Sano in MN this year (except for September) even if he's raking.  Plouffe will likely be traded this offseason in that scenario.

[tobi0040]

Other than an injury to Vargas, Pouffe, or Mauer, I'm not expecting Sano in MN this year (except for September) even if he's raking.  Plouffe will likely be traded this offseason in that scenario.

 

I think if Sano is playing well, he is up after super 2.  Regardless of how Plouffe is playing.  This is a guy that you make room for.

[Linus]

I think we should also give some credit to Plouffe for turning his defense around.  He probably deserves the most credit. He's been working hard at it even before Molitor joined the coaching staff.

100% agreed.  Players deserve the credit (and the blame) for their progress or lack thereof.  The role of coaches in player development is a little overstated, IMO.

[nytwinsfan]

Well, this is interesting. Bob Sacramento tweeted that Sano has lost 10 pounds on a "master cleanse diet," which shows that either Sano, the Twins, or both are clearly aware of how important it is that he lose some weight and be able to stay at 3rd base.

 

https://twitter.com/TTurbo420/status/584000733873360896

Edited April 3, 2015 by nytwinsfan

[Willihammer]

I doubt any diet with the word "cleanse" in it can be a healthy, sustainable way to stay in shape. JMO

[nytwinsfan]

 

I doubt any diet with the word "cleanse" in it can be a healthy, sustainable way to stay in shape. JMO

I actually agree, but as a way to take off 10-15 extra pounds gained largely due to not being able to exercise because of the arm, it might be a good one-time readjustment. Hopefully, exercising/working out regularly due to baseball activities will take care of the rest going forward.  My only concern would be lack of energy/poor performance in the short run. But now is the time of the season to do it.

Edited April 3, 2015 by nytwinsfan

[diehardtwinsfan]

I'm familiar with these to some extent. Gets rid of a lot of internal toxins that your body doesn't easily process.  You don't eat much, so you'll loose some weight.  I know a few people that do them every year or two to kind of clean out the system.  They work quite well in the short term.  Not so much long term as your body goes into starvation mode. 

[Willihammer]

Back up. Is there corroboration that he even did this? I'm a little dubious because it says his friend lost 45 pounds in 2 weeks.

[Bob Sacamento]

 

Back up. Is there corroboration that he even did this? I'm a little dubious because it says his friend lost 45 pounds in 2 weeks.

I was there taking pictures and video today and he had a teammate drink the formula and spit it the **** out.  He said he's been doing it the past 2 days and has lost 10 pounds.  He's been getting **** for his conditioning in camp although he looks the slimmest I've seen him and moving well in the field. 

Sano was telling Polanco remember by "gordo" cousin he's lost 45 last two weeks.  I don't believe it but that's Miggy.

[nytwinsfan]

Well, at least this is a change of tune from his earlier "statement" that he eats whatever he wants.

[twinscowboysbulls]

Won't be playing anywhere right now, injured wrist.

[ashbury]

 

Won't be playing anywhere right now, injured wrist.

Source?

[Halsey Hall]

Injured it sliding, but worked his tail off today.  I'll leave the rest for Bob. 

[SwainZag]

 

Source?

 

I can find zero anywhere about any wrist injury, is this true?

[twinscowboysbulls]

Yes. Sometimes you just gotta believe.

[nytwinsfan]

Source:

 

 

Edited April 5, 2015 by nytwinsfan

[Bob Sacamento]

It's nothing serious, mild sprain/strain, hyperextension, says he'll be ready for Opening Day on Thursday.  The organization is using it as time to work on his conditioning and AA Strength and conditioning coach Dax Fiore is riding him hard!